Senate Approves Legislation
To Overhaul Welfare System

By

Dana Milbank Staff Reporter of The Wall Street Journal

Updated Aug. 2, 1996 8:51 a.m. ET

WASHINGTON -- The Senate overwhelmingly approved the welfare-overhaul bill, clearing the way for President Clinton to sign it into law, and end the guarantee of aid to the poor that has existed since the 1930s.

The vote was 78-21, with 25 Democrats joining all 53 Republicans in support. On Wednesday, the House passed the measure by a 328-101 vote, and Mr. Clinton promised to sign the legislation.